Irina Nikolaeva by Slava Filippov for Elle Russia June 2011

Romancing the Day – A sunny day filled with cherry blossoms and summer breeze serves as the perfect backdrop to Slava Philippov’s latest work for Elle Russia June. Working with fashion editor Elena Bessonova, Filippov captures Irina Nikolaeva in romantic yet low-key looks from the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel and Alberta Ferretti.